…at a Glance
(Announcements are updated every Friday.)
Prayer Meeting: Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm – Supper will be served at 5:00 pm.
School Board Meeting: Monday, September 14 at 5:30 pm
Women’s Ministries Picnic: Sunday, September 20 at 12:00 noon
Church Board Meeting: Monday, September 21 at 6:00 pm
Sabbath Fellowship Meal plan
(Please endeavor to bring your food items cut up, chopped up, and ready to serve. Thank you!)
September 19: Beans, greens, cornbread, salad
September 26: Baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, salad, bread
October 3: Fellowship Meal
Women’s Bible Study
Our next Bible study is scheduled for Monday, September 14 in the Conference Room at 1:00 pm. Grab your Bibles and join us.
Holy Smoke Tasting Fundraiser
Cherokee County Ministerial Association is having a fundraiser on September 17 from 5:30-7:00 pm at St. William Catholic Church. Come and support this worthy ministry that helps so many people in our community.
Women’s Ministries Picnic
Sunday, September 20 at 12 Noon at Hoots ‘N Hollers on US 141 (approximately 1-1/2 miles from Julie’s Place on the left). Burgers,
hotdogs, buns, and drinks will be furnished. Bring your favorite picnic food to pass and a lawn chair and join us for a fun afternoon with a devotional, games, and singing.
Men’s Jail Ministry
Please contact Greg Lancey or Gary Collins if you are interested in participating in a Men’s Jail Ministry.
Save the Dates:
October 10 – Women’s One-Day Retreat
October 17 – 4th Annual Church Vespers and Supper at the Graves
October 25 – Church Fall Community Festival
Fourth Annual Fall Church Social
Plan to meet at 4:00 pm at the home of David and Arelis Graves, 3130 Candy Mountain Road in Murphy.on October 17. We will
close out the Sabbath with vespers, charades, music and food. Don’t forget your lawn chairs.
Fall Community Festival
Food, fun, games-Invite your neighbors, friends, and members of our community to come out and get to know each other.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. This is going to take the whole church and school working together. A Volunteer Sheet is located in the foyer. Contact Ruth Danhires. If you can’t volunteer, you may want to consider a cash donation marked “Community Outreach” or “Evangelism.” More details to follow.
New Church Roof
Our church roof has been patched, however within the next 4 years a new roof will be needed. Estimated cost for replacement is $55,000. Donations can be made by marking your title envelopes “Roof” or go to online giving and choose “Capital Maintenance Fund.”
Ways To Give
Red Tub – Next donation opportunity to be announced.
Blessing Box – We have a blessing box located at the church driveway entrance. Donations of books and/or canned/boxed foods are always welcome!
Project Shield – This ministry supplies personal feminine kits for young girls in Kenya and other nations. Donations for gallon Ziplock freezer bags, clothes pins and personal feminine supplies are needed. If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact Sandi Stockman.
Tools For Schools – Ingles Markets sponsor Tools For Schools, a points program that provides classroom equipment. By linking your Ingles Discount Card number with Murphy Adventist Christian School (MACS) CODE 10901, your purchases earn points toward learning tools. Information may be entered online at www.ingles-markets.com, using Tools For Schools prompts. Additionally, information brochures are available from school representatives and at the customer service desk at Ingles stores. (Annual August enrollment does not affect fuel or sales prices).
Pacific Press Ambassador Program – We are signed up with the Ambassador program through Pacific Press. Every time you make a purchase using the ABC online website, https://adventistbookcenter.com. Murphy SDA church will receive a donation matching 10% of your purchase when you enter the 5 digit code 83167 found on the final page of the checkout process.